The Patrol Division is the uniformed section of the Police Department and consists of a Patrol Lieutenant, six Patrol Sergeants, twenty two Patrol Officers, three Traffic Officers, two Animal Safety Officers and one vehicle mechanic.  Each of the Patrol shifts are typically commanded by a Sergeant with Patrol Officers assigned accordingly. This division operates 24 hours per day seven days a week. 

The functions of the Uniform Patrol Division are preventing violations of statutes and ordinances, suppressing disturbances, investigating accidents, enforcing traffic laws, directing traffic, responding to calls for service, and patrolling of residential and business areas. Whenever law enforcement assistance is required, the Patrol Division is the first to respond.

Officers of this Division are highly trained in various specializations including traffic accident investigation. The Post Falls Police Department has also developed a specialized Special Weapons and Tactics Team (S.W.A.T.) which is available to respond to critical incidents. 

In 2008 the Patrol Division responded to over 26,000 calls for service. Patrol Officers respond to all police, fire and medical calls as a first responder and are available and trained to provide what ever assistance is needed. The busiest hours for the patrol division is the swing shift.  

If you need to contact the Patrol Division feel free to call or e-mail us. Visit the Post Falls Police "contact us" page. If you are experiencing traffic problems in your neighborhood and wish to report the problem you can do so by visiting our traffic enforcement page.